A new section of the board.....

[barrysloate]

Hi Barry- I was hurt over some comments about religion? You know, I don't remember. In fact, I can't even recall a discussion we've had on the board regarding it. Politics yes, but not religion. Is it just the old memory not working?

It doesn't matter whether or not Leon does decide to expand the board, because the fact is nobody has to even look at a new section if they so choose. I never look at the golf section, and if someone discovered the cure for cancer and posted it there I wouldn't even know about it.

You can either read and participate in a political debate; or just read and not participate; or not even open it at all. In that respect, there's no harm in Leon starting a new area of the board.

[calvindog]

Barry, we know you haven't been watching the Golf section -- we've been killing you in there the past few months. Carry on.

[Davalillo]

I voted no religion and no politics. It brings on arguments and noone's mind is ever changed. I would participate in water cooler if it was about music or some other topic but when it gets into politics especially it can become nasty. I want all aspects on net 54 to be enjoyable and nin-stressful.

Jim

[calvindog]

Jim! Welcome back.

[mr2686]

Am I missing something here? I thought Baseball was a religion!

[barrysloate]

Now because of what Jeff said I felt obligated to check out the golf section...not a whole lot of activity over there.

A section on popular music, as Jim suggested, would be hugely popular. Of course it too has nothing to do with vintage baseball cards, but there probably wouldn't be too much arguing going on.

[E93]

Not having read any of the posts on this thread, I voted against discussion of politics and religion. I feel very strongly about it. It only brings animosity and serves to divide the board. If people want to discuss that stuff off the board, go for it. I do every day. But I don't want that stuff souring a refuge from the storm
JimB

[dougscats]

"Am I missing something here? I thought Baseball was a religion!"

Nice.

Wow!--What controversy! Responses coming in faster than you can read. You've stirred the pot, Leon; love it.

My initial reaction is, however, that you're asking for trouble.

Religion and politics can be very destructive issues, in many unforeseen ways.

I'm an advocate of free speech myself, and it seems it's already practiced here, within the limits of "collecting" [for want of a better generalization].

For myself, I do appreciate this forum as a tremendous resource of expertise and a friendly place for a baseball card collector.

Whatever, thanks and good luck.

Doug